CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOANSCareer Development Loans (CDLs) provide financial assistance to allow people in England, Scotland and Wales, who are aged 18 plus to study for new qualifications. Residents of Northern Ireland can also apply for a CDL if they intend to study in one of the aforementioned countries.

CONNEXIONSCARD.COMIncentives card to encourage young people aged 16-19 in England to go into further education.

COUNCIL TAX BENEFITFind out if you can claim council tax benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

DFES - MONEY TO LEARNThe 'Money to Learn' website is aimed at people in England, aged 19 and over, who are looking for information about financial support to help improve their skills or gain new qualifications.

DFES - STUDENT SUPPORTThe Department for Education and Skills (DfES) provides a step-by-step guide to financial help for higher education students in England and Wales.

EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCESEducation Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) provide financial assistance to help young people from less well-off families to stay on in post-16 education.

HOUSING BENEFITFind out if you're entitled to housing benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).